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Surgery to Get Your Feet Stiletto-Slim?

FitSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:00:48 -0800

According to Christian Louboutin, Barbie has cankles - but she's not the only one who needs a makeover to fit her stilettos. Apparently, donning perfectly crafted sky-high heels means women need perfectly re-crafted feet to match. In fact, even while most cosmetic procedures are on the decline - thanks to the recession - podiatrists report that the demand for cosmetic foot surgery is on the rise.

The fashion industry is already credited with making women feel inadequate when it comes to their figures, but I was surprised to learn that even a pair of strappy, heeled sandals can wreak havoc on female body image, causing some women to develop body dysmorphic disorder about their feet. Michelle Tzonov, a massage therapist from San Diego, always enjoyed an active lifestyle - an avid runner, hiker, dancer, and snowshoer - who decided her fully functionally, but bunion-covered, feet were in need of a makeover. Multiple surgeries to beautify her feet with intensive cosmetic surgery and a bunionectomy have since left her feet mutilated and saddled her with excruciating pain, likely to be lasting results of her botched surgeries.

To see how three inch heels affect your body, read more.

On their own heels are bad enough - even at three-inches high, they can increase the weight on the forefront of the foot by 110 percent, displacing bones and tissue, according to a recent study by the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. But, surgery to get the foot stiletto-ready can cause severe complications that will eventually radiate throughout the whole body. While I'm certainly not an advocate of any kind of cosmetic surgery, just think of it this way - face work will never jeopardize your ability to walk, but feet support the whole body - mess with them and you're likely to jeopardize any kind of movement, especially the ability to strut your stuff in a pretty pair of Louboutins.

On Our Radar: Christian Louboutin Handbags

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:30:33 -0700

The man who some would argue makes the sexiest (and most covetable) red-soled shoes on earth is now foraying into handbags, because he "had a lot of customers ask [him] for bags to go with specific shoes." Well, la de da! New York Magazine put together a brief video interview with Mr. Louboutin which previews some of his bags - lots of clutches, mostly in black, some sequined, some satin fuchsia, and one furry green number all come into view.

Bergdorf already has a couple of Louboutin handbags for sale, but I would venture to say that it would be better to wait until the bags he was previewing come out - they're way hotter!

Celebrity Style: Eva Pigford

FabSugar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:10:22 -0700

"America's Next Top Model" Season 3 winner, Eva Pigford, looked absolutely iridescent at this year's BET Awards. Not only did her multicolored dress match the bright red carpet, it also went perfectly with her caramel skin tone. I love how she minimized her accessories and let the dress take center stage.

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On Our Radar: Fall Christian Louboutins

FabSugar — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:01:33 -0700

Ah, those devilish red-soled shoes... Those devilish red-soled shoes that tempt me and the rest of the female population into spending all our money on them! Well, lucky us, another round of devilish tempters have just sprouted up: the Christian Louboutin fall collection is officially in stock at Neiman Marcus - the Elastic Short Boots, the Mary Janes, the platforms - all present. Gotta love 'em!

Celebrity Style: Kate Moss

FabSugar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:45:33 -0700

What I admire about Kate Moss is that, even though she's a mega-celeb and has tons of cash, she doesn't mind repeating outfits. Here, at Paul McCartney's exclusive performance in London, she looks a lot like she did when leaving the Topshop offices in London on Monday. I love her dark flare jeans (do you smell a comeback for bell bottoms?), her signature black Topshop vest and large hobo bag. Kate has this unique ability to look so effortlessly put-together. No wonder she's a style icon for many, including myself!

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Jennifer Lopez's "Louboutins" - Hit the Dance Floor or Leave the Club?

Molly — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:48 -0800

Jennifer Lopez is hard at work rehearsing her performance for the American Music Awards this Sunday. We'll be there covering the red carpet and big show, but here's a sneak peek at what to expect from J Lo. She'll be singing her new track, "Louboutins," wearing - what else? - a pair of Christian Louboutins designed especially for her.

Stay tuned for tons more coverage from the AMAs, but first listen to Jennifer Lopez's new song and let us know what you think about "Louboutins" - does it make you want to hit the dance floor or leave the club?

Look of the Day: Sexy Militia

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00:22 -0800

The first thing I spotted on wendyelle were her laced-up sassy boots. Talk about a statement shoe! Join the sexy militia. The Fab reader kept the rest of her look tame - good going, those shoes need no competition. Cool ring, by the way.

Here's what she has on:

Boots: Christian Louboutin Alta Fifre Boot

Congrats to wendyelle!

Everyone else, join the Look of the Day group then submit your looks. I might feature you on FabSugar!

Shop Bella's Fall Getup

FabSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Now that you've seen Fab's Fall look, the beautiful Bella's outfit was inspired by a famous bombshell. Can you guess who? She's bodacious, she's got the most coveted lips in Hollywood, and she's married to a hottie with a hog - moto hog, that is. She wore a little navy polka-dot frock not too long ago . . . be sure to shop her flirty look on CelebStyle.

Here's Bella's Fall 'fit rundown:

Steven Alan Soma Dress ($330)
The blue is sold out, so here's an alternative: Vera Wang Lavender Label Navy Polka Dot Dress ($246, originally $276)
Topshop Hoops and Metal Studs ($18)
Christian Louboutin Glittered Platform Pump ($775)
Stila Cosmetics Convertible Color ($25)
NARS Semi-Matte Lipstick, Catfight ($25)

Stay tuned for rundowns of all the Sugar girls' new Fall outfits!

Christian Louboutin Thinks Barbie Has Cankles

FitSugar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:15:07 -0700

I feel bad for Barbie. After enduring decades of criticism for being too thin and having not of this world proportions, legendary shoe designer Christian Louboutin says Barbie's cankles just won't do for his red-soled masterpieces.

Louboutin is the latest in a line of high-fashion designers to makeover the iconic doll. He's created three head-to-toe looks for her, which even includes a mini Louboutin shoe box. Apparently Louboutin found Barbie's ankles "too fat" and asked her parent company Mattel that she get some work done. It's unknown at this time if Mattel will comply in slimming down the doll's ankles for the designer. The Louboutin edition Barbies are slated to be released early next year.

Louboutin is not the first designer to think skinny is just not skinny enough: model Filippa Hamilton's size 8 body was digitally retouched in a Ralph Lauren ad campaign. The Photoshopped picture shows an extra large head looming over a stick of a body. Ironically this image looks a lot like what Barbie's body would if she was a real woman.

The fashion industry and Barbie have long been cited for making women feel inadequate about their bodies. With this extra slicing and dicing from designers it sounds like this issue is nowhere close to being gone.

Join Our Footwear Frenzy Group!

Fab Community — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:50:22 -0800

Where are all of my shoe loving ladies at? If you hear me, join our new Footwear Frenzy group. This site is all about sharing your love for fabulous footwear. Feel free to post pictures of your latest shoe lust, recent purchases, and whatever else tickles your footwear fancy. Feed into the frenzy . . . Seriously, how ridiculously awesome are these Christian Louboutin Straratata Sandals?

There are already a bunch of groups you can join and explore, and please - start some new ones! Here's a helpful guide to creating in case you need some clarification.